19 Jun 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company: RIKEN
- Department: Administrative Support Office
- Research Field: Technology, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics, Geosciences, Astronomy
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Application Deadline: 28 May 2027 - 23:59 (UTC)
- Country: Japan
- Type of Contract: Permanent
- Job Status: Not Applicable
- Hours Per Week: See description
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Our team focuses on the physical properties of quantum materials, specifically thin films and their stacked interfaces. We develop thin-film fabrication techniques for materials that exhibit topological electronic states, and evaluating the unique physical properties of thin films. In addition, by leveraging advanced thin-film techniques, we effectively explore novel quantum materials exhibiting remarkable physical properties. We aim to elucidate the origins of these properties and develop new functionalities. Our research extends to demonstrating functional creation through property control, aiming to develop low-power consumption devices.
【Keywords】Thin-film synthesis, condensed matter physics, solid-state chemistry, devices, topological
* details of the business
RIKEN is Japan's largest and most comprehensive research organization for basic and applied science.
[Work content and job description]
Experimental research involving the synthesis of thin films and the measurement of physical properties of quantum materials such as superconductors and topological magnetic materials.
The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal to the extent described above.
* Assigned department
Existing departments
[Work location]
* Address
351-0198 Saitama, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Quantum Materials Innovation Research Team, RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science
RIKEN may order the employee to change work locations, if necessary.
[Number of hired]
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Number of hired description: Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Scientist: 1 position
In principle, a Postdoctoral Researcher is defined as those with a doctoral degree less than 5 years, and a Research Scientist is defined as those with a doctoral degree of 5 years or more.
Job content supplemental explanation: Start of Employment: As early as possible
Where to apply
Additional Information
Benefits
[Compensation]
Annual salary: 4 million yen
Wages description: Salary will be an annual salary based on experience, ability, and performance, and will consist of a base salary and a variable salary. The variable salary will be determined each fiscal year based on experience, ability, and performance.
Discretionary work, commuting and housing allowances will be provided. Social insurance will be applied.
The approximate amount of salary at the time of employment:
The total amount of monthly discretionary work allowance and monthly salary at the time of hiring will be 382,610 JPY or more for Postdoctoral Researchers and 448,990 JPY or more for Research Scientists.
Working hours: 09:00-17:20
Break time: 12:00-12:50
Holidays: Days off include public holidays, New Year's holidays (Dec. 29 - Jan 3), and RIKEN Foundation Day.
Paid leave includes annual paid leave (up to 20 days depending on the month of employment), special paid leave (childcare, family nursing care, etc.), and work life balance holidays (up to 7 days depending on the month of employment).
Overtime and other explanations: This position falls under the specialized duties discretionary work system; one working day will be calculated as 7 hours and 30 minutes.
Employment type: Contract employee
Employment type description: Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Scientist
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: 1. A one-year fixed-term of employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, up to a maximum of 5 years of employment.
2. RIKEN may adjust the above maximum period of renewability based on a) the employee’s abilities, workload at the time of contract completion, performance and work attitude and b) the continuation of the employee’s center, laboratory or project and RIKEN’s management situation and budget at the time. In principle, employment contracts will not be renewed for individuals older than 70 years.
Probationary period: Probationary period present
Probationary period description: In principle, the first two months of employment are considered a trial period. There is no change of working conditions.
[Various systems]
Pay increase system: Salary will be an annual salary based on experience, ability, and performance, and will consist of a base salary and a variable salary. The variable salary will be determined each fiscal year based on experience, ability, and performance.
Transportation expenses: available
Others: Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai).
There are also additional leave systems such as maternity leave, childcare leave, and family nursing care leave.
[Insurance]
Employees' Health Insurance: available
Employees' Pension Insurance: available
Worker's accident insurance: available
Employment insurance: available
Others: available
[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
Smoking is entirely prohibited on site.
[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
RIKEN has a telecommuting system, but this position requires attendance at the work location. Therefore, the telecommuting system is not available for this position, in principle.
*RIKEN is actively undertaking initiatives to promote gender equality and diversity, and moving forward with the establishment of a diverse and vibrant research environment. If multiple candidates are found to have the same aptitude following a fair assessment, active efforts will be made to recruit female candidates.
*The Wako Campus has an on-site daycare, RIKEN Kids Wako. For details, please send an email to [contact details available in the full listing].
Additional comments
Handling Personal Data
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Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: RIKEN
- Country: Japan
- City: Saitama
Contact
City: Saitama
